Advice: Auditioning For the Role of Jill Pole

Since the release of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, we at NarniaWeb have received almost daily inquiries about auditioning for the role of Jill Pole in The Silver Chair. After the release of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, these inquiries have risen to almost unbelievable levels. We wanted to take this opportunity to give some information about the film industry and answer the questions that folks may have about how to acquire a role.

Pre-Production and Greenlighting

Before casting begins for a film, there are several steps that take place. A script is written (or at least begun), the story is pitched to the studio, and the studio then “greenlights” the film, which means that the production is formally approved and financed. After the film is greenlit, it then enters pre-production, during which the script is finalized and plans are made for the actual shooting of the film. It is during this pre-production stage that casting is done.

Casting and Auditions

The casting process for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe was somewhat unique in that casting director Pippa Hall held many public auditions when searching for the four Pevensie children. These auditions were generally held at schools around the UK, with children from the drama clubs being invited to attend. This is not typical, though, and usually a casting director will work directly with agents and industry contacts to come up with a list of potential actors to fill a specific role. Several actors are given auditions and the director and producers together decide which one will best play the part. This is the way that Will Poulter was cast for the role of Eustace.

Occasionally there will be open auditions for extras at a film location shoot. When that information becomes available we always post it at NarniaWeb.

Silver Chair Status

The future of the Narnia movies depends on the box office results for each film. If The Voyage of the Dawn Treader doesn’t do well enough in theaters, it is likely that there will not be any further Narnia films. If it is successful (and no one is sure exactly what the threshold of success is in the eyes of the studio), then Walden and Fox will likely move forward and attempt to get another Narnia film greenlit.

In interviews the producers have mentioned that they are considering The Silver Chair as well as The Magician’s Nephew for the next film. This could mean that The Silver Chair would be skipped or passed over temporarily, or that both films could be made at the same time. There are any number of possibilities, but the reality is that the future of the franchise and The Silver Chair is very much in limbo right now. It also goes without saying that production for The Silver Chair has not been greenlit and is not currently looking for any actors for the simple reason that there is no production.

Advice

If you are interested in auditioning for the role of Jill Pole or any other character in a Narnia film, the best advice that we can give is to 1) get involved with a local drama group to hone your skills and 2) hire an agent who can acquire an audition for you with the casting director when the time comes. There likely won’t be any public auditions. This is simply the way that Hollywood works.

Another question that we are often asked is about what the producers are looking for. Again, since there are no producers and no production (yet), we have no idea. During the casting process for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Pippa Hall was quoted as saying that she felt that there were so many brilliant British actors that there was no need to look for someone who could “fake” a British accent. So our expectation is that the producers would probably look to the UK first to fill the role of Jill Pole.

Conclusion

To sum this all up, The Silver Chair has not yet been greenlit so there are no roles yet to be filled. If you are interested in auditioning for a role when one becomes available, we recommend that you hire an agent who can acquire an audition for you when the time comes. Good luck!

1,747 Responses

  1. Lucia says:

    u mean,Will P won't act eustace anymore!?

  2. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    The actor? Wow. That would be really weird. Why would they do that?

  3. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    No problem! πŸ™‚

  4. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Did you hear that they mightt somewhere, or do you just think that? Hahaha! Yeah. I wouldn't think they would because he did so good in the last one. Well, I am 5'3, and that would be like… 7 inches more… someone said he was 5'9 or 5'10.

  5. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Wait, what is a resume? Is it… like a bio of yourself???

  6. Lucia says:

    i guess cuz Will P is too old…??

  7. Lucia says:

    yeah,& to (detail)introduce about ourselves to them**

  8. Lucia says:

    & hey,i tried the link u showed us…but it looks i can't do it cuz i live in japan…
    do u know any other site like that??If u know,Please let me know!!!!

  9. coolio says:

    Does anyone know how to find a good agent? i really want to audition but i dont know where to find an agent
    πŸ™‚

  10. Narnian Wannabee says:

    Google up talent agencies! You are sure to find a good one!!

  11. Chrissie says:

    I agree! I would love to audition!

  12. Chrissie says:

    Hey!:)I signed up to starsinmyeyes too! And yeah same here I got the free subscription so can't apply for anything:(
    It does seem quite good though, so I'm just looking out for anything about auditions on the internet and if I see anything I will head there. If it has any auditions I'll get the basc membership for a (I think it's about Β£8 and lasts a month) so that I can apply for an audition. Hope this helped!

  13. Chrissie says:

    That's great, you're so lucky!
    I contacted Nina Gold but she didn't reply:( I don't have an agent though! Could you tell me the website or something for yours? I'd be really grateful!

  14. Chrissie says:

    I would love so much to be Jill! Thanks for putting up this article it really helped!
    I’m 14, and absolutely LOVE the Chronicles of Narnia!
    I do have some acting experience, in theatres and at school, but nothing on screen – although I have done my research so i know for sure i could handle it! I have had training too.
    I also love horse riding – I have lessons. I’m English, have mid-length brown hair (a bit longer than shoulder length), blue eyes and 5 foot 6. I also have really straight teeth haha!
    Jill seems to be a very popular role though! If you have any information on how to get or contact an agent I'd be really grateful! I've been looking for one for ages but they're all too expensive!
    I did contact Nina Gold but unfortunately had no reply, unlike many of the people on here!
    Thank you so much!:)

  15. coolio says:

    i thought you didnt have to pay agents. They only get paid once you have a job, then they get like 20% of your wages

  16. coolio says:

    what acting agencies are you some of you guys represented by? i did look on google but it came up with other agencies πŸ™‚

  17. Narnian Lover says:

    I went on google to see about Jill Pole auditions and it said that the part of Jill had already been taken by someone. I not so sure about it.Have.I wondered have whether any of you had heard about it to?

  18. Lizzie says:

    yeah im thinking of that. if anything comes up i'll register for the paid one, i sooo badly want to audition!!

  19. narniafan16 says:

    I don't have a YouTube account, but my mom does. (she never posted anything though)
    I wish I could! But since I have an iPod touch, (which I am using now) I can make a video of my self as jill pole. I sent one to my friend, and she said I'm gr8 @ acting!!! πŸ™‚
    I think my sister is just lying when she says I'm horrible

  20. Lizzie says:

    i highly doubt they'd change will poulter as eustace, as then the audience would get confused & he does such a good job of playing such a difficult character. i doubt they would go for someone really young as the age gap would be too big, im 16 & 5 foot 4, i hope im in with a chance but im guessing people who are like 2 or 3 years younger might be in with a chance as long as they had good on screen chemistry with will.

  21. narniafan16 says:

    Well, first of all (like archerygirlxx said) they are NEVER going 2 cast a 12 year old (Jill) with an 18 year old. WP is 18, I think
    But idk! No one knows 4 sure yet :/

  22. narniafan16 says:

    Yea I think will is gr8 at playing eustace, but he's just way 2 old 4 Jill, who is supposed 2 b twelve, not 18!

  23. narniafan16 says:

    U R SO LUCKY!!!!!!! πŸ˜€

  24. narniafan16 says:

    I did that too but don't believe it it's not true @ all!

  25. Narnian Lover says:

    Ok thanks!

  26. Narnian Lover says:

    Wow that's soooooo cool u r soo lucky!!!!!!!!!

  27. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Was it Cammilla Power? She did Jill in an old one. She is not the one for this.

  28. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Sorry, no I don't…

  29. Narnian Lover says:

    You do have to were make up because otherwise you will look washed out if you know what I mean. My friend went on tv and she wore make up even though it wasn't a film. The make ups not to make them look pretter becaue they are it just to make them stand out more.

  30. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Cool! We are alot alike! I know how to ride horses, and… LOVE THEM! I have the same hair, eyes, and teeth! Hahaha! But, I don't any experiance in acting. I am almost 13, and I am 5'3. English as in, British? Oh cool! I'm not. πŸ™

  31. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    You SOOO should!!!!! I would love to see that! I don't have one either. Yeah… Hahahaha!!! That is just like sisters!

  32. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Oh, I asked my mom this morning, and she said it meant to write up all of your accomplishments (or however you spell it)or jobs. At first I thought it meant just… you know about yourself. What you look like, what you can do, etc. I couldn't make a resume because I haven't had any acting acpperiance (or however you spell it). ………. πŸ™

  33. Lucia says:

    u have2 post it 2 youtube!!!
    I really want2 watch it!

  34. Lucia says:

    oh yeah,ur mother is right!
    but i think u can though u donnt have any experience,just write about urself!i mean,height,eyes&hair&skin color,age…etc.i'am not sure but i think u should try once*

  35. Mary says:

    Emilee-

    Thanks for all your info on everything, you have been a great help and we all greatly appreciate it. :)) I have a quick question; where did you find your agent specifically? Do you have any recommendations for an agency? Or could you tell us which agency yours came from? I am afraid of finding a fraud website, or a bad agent.

    I am so sorry to bother you, I know you are busy, and I know that there are hundreds of questions on here that are much more important than mine.

    Thanks again, πŸ™‚

    Mary

  36. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Oh, thanks!

  37. archerygirlxx says:

    NO NO NO!!!!! it is a massive scam DO NOT JOIN they get u nowhefe and give you loads of viruses!!!!!!! bad idea seriously they are not a real casting agency!!!

  38. archerygirlxx says:

    i have facebook!!!!

  39. archerygirlxx says:

    emilee could u please give me the adress which u contacted Nina Gold on??? because i am on my way to getting an agent but I am not sure if i will be able to get them to represent me in time and I live in the Uk so if i found out the details i would probably be able to audition thankyou so much i really appreciate all the help you have been giviing oh and if you are not allowed to post the address online then you can email me I Will give you my email address xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  40. archerygirlxx says:

    hey guys i have posted my audition video on youtube!!!!
    i have posted an introduction to meee and a monologue so please watch them and comment here is the link to my monologue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqV4DZjhPjc

  41. lis narnia says:

    @Lucia
    OH Thank you!:)
    Now an agency replied to me. But they've written that I needn't an agent… Of course they don't know about this role.. I'll reply to them if they knew someone…!
    What would you do?

  42. lis narnia says:

    @Lucia
    I hope so!
    I wrote to her in january… I really hope she will write me back. That would be so cool!:)It would be wonderful!

    @ narniafan16
    Look at http://www.fanmail.biz/77679.html
    I havefound his fan mail address there!

  43. lis narnia says:

    @Lucia
    I hope so!
    I wrote to her in january… I really hope she will write me back. That would be so cool!:)It would be wonderful!

    @ narniafan16
    Look at http://www.fanmail.biz/77679.html
    I havefound his fan mail address there!

  44. lis narnia says:

    @Lucia
    What about your friends? I could imagine that they would be support you?! My best friend do this! Of course you have to know if this friend is a best friend but I think your best friend would support you . If you are shy( like me) say it to your friend so, that your friend could think: it is a joke or not! I think than you will see if your friend would support your dream! It's only a little tip!:)

  45. lis narnia says:

    sorry 'tipp'!

  46. lis narnia says:

    sorry i tried to reply… I am silly!:)

  47. lis narnia says:

    Greenlit, not greenlit! It is really confused!:)

  48. coolio says:

    wow, i thought it was pretty good! πŸ™‚ ud b in with a good chance if u auditioned!

  49. archerygirlxx says:

    thanks so much i really hope that loads of people will watch it and comment it is soo nice of you to compliment my acting and i genuinley appreciate it xx i have more videos but i will post them over time so people don't get too overwhelmed i will also try and post them in chronialogical order
    and once again THANKYOU πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

  50. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Good job! You should audition!

  51. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Is that a real british accent?

  52. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    You know… I am 13, and I am 5'3… but if Will P is 18, then he probably won't get any taller… by the time the film is accually made, we would be alot taller, and he might not be any taller then he is now. I measured me, next to WP hight, and it wan't too high… I think they might havee made him shorter in the film, because he and Georgie H look the same hight, but look how much taller he is in this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpmUOLBXcxU
    So, they can probablt make him a good hight if the actress is too short.

  53. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    (sorry for messing up typing so much) I meant actually, and have, and probably… i don't know if i messed up on actress..

  54. TheRealEmilee says:

    Hey Mary!(:
    Well see I grew up around acting so I just always have had one. I wish I could help more. But can't! Lots of lucK!:)

  55. TheRealEmilee says:

    Hey everyone:)
    Well everyone should try for their dream:) Just found out imma be an extra on criminal minds:) SO excited!!! But keep trying for an agent.Any questions just ask I will help the best I can:) Love everyone on here. My narnia family!

  56. TheRealEmilee says:

    Hey(: A resuma is a thing telling what you look like and your best qualites. Like your age,height,weight,hair color and then what your good at and what you have been in like plays or movies or whatver. Go on Bing.com and type in talent resumas and they can give you examples. Hope this helped!:)

  57. TheRealEmilee says:

    Hey everyone:) Well if anyone has questions I will try and answer them the best I can:) Just found out I might be an axtra in Criminal Minds:) Love you Narnia Family:)

  58. Mary says:

    Ok. πŸ™‚ Thank you anyways. Same to you! πŸ™‚

  59. archerygirlxx says:

    haha yes it is a real british accent!!!!
    why did it sound fake??? πŸ˜€

  60. archerygirlxx says:

    cool i don't know what that is but i am sure it will be fun you should watch my audition videos on youtube the link is in a post just above!!! oh and please comment :)THANKS xxx